They were as shocked to see his humble service as we may be by the necessity that we do something similar.

I’ve written about the privilege and the burden of caregiving. Now I’m thinking about how to experience the former more than the latter.

We’ve used up all the physical strength and spiritual sustenance afforded to us yesterday. We need resources just to get through today.

I’ve been wrestling with whether or when and where Evelyn should move to a care community. Will God give me the answers through the advice of my friends?

Any of us might have pride fed by our self-derision of others. Today’s story helps us resist the tendency.

We have a wonderful support network, and I realize most of it stems from one source: the church. Despite the church’s many flaws, I thank God for the church!

We can identify with the suffering of this widow, and that makes her example all the more compelling.

This week I’ve gathered five small subjects, grouped into two lists. Each one gives some insight into how we’re doing in January 2024.

Let’s focus on just one aspect of just one character in this, perhaps the most famous of the stories Jesus told. What might we conclude about the older brother’s consistent service?

Tuesday was a LONG day! Things are looking better on Wednesday.

For those who are a part of the kingdom, the harvest is a good thing, something to look forward to; an occasion of joy, not fear.

I’m learning not to be surprised by grief, and I’m deciding maybe I should welcome it. That’s good, because grief is a persistent visitor.

“A person is a fool to store up earthly wealth but not have a rich relationship with God.”

Even this small compromise of my energy reminds me that my good health is vital for our household to function these days.

Like Times Square revelers and the quiet worshippers Simeon and Anna, we wait.

Different to be sure, but Christmas this year didn’t go unmarked or uncelebrated. We’ll always remember how we “kept Christmas” at the end of 2023.

Christmas holds the promise that there’s something more than the worries and weariness of this life.

We’re not sending cards this year, but maybe this heartfelt greeting will be enough to take their place.

We’ll be patient with a picture that looks like it came from a 1950s Hollywood set because of the beautiful truths it seeks to convey.

A friend wrote after reading last week’s post to say, “I’m deeply moved by your practice of gratitude.”